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HB20-1011

Helping Others Manage Early Childhood Act

Concerning the creation of the "Helping Others Manage Early (HOME) Childhood Act".

Session:

2020 Regular Session

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Human Services

Bill Summary

Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission. The bill creates the "Helping Others Manage Early (HOME) Childhood Act" (HOME Act). The HOME Act consists of 3 components:

A public awareness campaign (campaign), implemented by a third-party entity contracted by the department of human services (department). The campaign will target those persons connected with early childhood in some fashion, from families to providers, and inform them on what is expected from early childhood providers, what is expected from children by the time they enter kindergarten, and what resources are available throughout the state.

A series of multicounty workshops directed at early childhood providers to provide information on best practices for effective early childhood education. The multicounty workshops will also provide information on the requirements and procedures for licensure.

A series of regional workshops designed to educate interested providers on how to start an early child care center or preschool, as well as any requirements and procedures for licensure.

The bill directs that the department provide adequate child care for the multicounty and regional workshops to allow for maximum attendance.

The bill includes a repeal date of 2023 with a provision for a mandatory prior review of the effectiveness of the 3 components.

Amendments

* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.